Swearing off high-tech synthetics for cotton, canvas, and a fat stove, a growing cult of "snow walkers" harks back to an era of cold-weather fun — and keeps plenty warm.
Continue reading...Thursday, November 5, 2009
Baseball is over, so unglue yourself from your television set and explore the potential of the great outdoors. Get your first powder of the season at Colorado’s Copper Mountain, trade the snow for suds at San Diego's Beer Week, or build your own adventure while Orienteering through California's oak woodlands.
Continue reading...Thursday, October 15, 2009
Autumn is in full swing, so head to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia for a wilderness weekend, escape to the warmer environs of the San Francisco Bay Area for concerts and kayaking, or kick back and imbibe some beers at the Midwest Beerfest in Wichita, Kansas.
Continue reading...Thursday, September 17, 2009
Recipe Courtesy of Josh “Shorty” Eden, owner-chef Shorty’s .32, New York City (Return to the Cook Like a Man package.) Ingredients for the Ribs: 6–8 lbs beef short ribs • 2 quarts chicken stock • 1/2 cup marmalade • 1 pint Guinness Stout • large pinch basil • large pinch cilantro 1. Season ribs with salt and pepper, and sear [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 10, 2009
Football kicks off this weekend, but that's no reason to stay glued to the couch. Take advantage of the dwindling days of good weather with an early start to Oktoberfest in Vail, a massive hot-air balloon race in Reno, or cycling festival in Folsom.
Continue reading...Thursday, August 13, 2009
With summer creeping to close, every weekend becomes more crucial—which is reason enough to boogie to folk music in Colorado, climb mountains in British Columbia, stuff yourself at a chicken cook-off in Arkansas, or take full advantage of a free weekend at America's national parks.
Continue reading...Thursday, April 16, 2009
Weekends are about freedom and the dawn of Spring means a glut fresh of choices: put your endurance to the test in the Western mountains of Montana, revel in the final days of winter at a snowboard festival in British Columbia, or stuff yourself with Oysters at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.
Continue reading...Thursday, April 2, 2009
You may want to stay in and finish the tournament madness you started two weeks ago, but don’t miss a chance to kick off April with music and wakeboarding in Arizona, bourbon and BBQ in Maryland, and movies and wine in Vail.
Continue reading...Friday, March 13, 2009
Whether you want to make the most of the last bit of snow at two great skiing competitions out West, party it up with Indie film buffs in Austin, or drink your days away in the City of Brotherly love, this weekend has something for everyone.
Continue reading...Friday, February 27, 2009
Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.
Continue reading...Friday, February 13, 2009
In certain circles (many of them located in Texas), football and chili are sacrosanct: A team’s honor and the superiority of a recipe are defended with equal ferocity. We’ve tracked down three top chili recipes — and the beers to match.
Continue reading...Thursday, February 12, 2009
Cold rain makes most people seek the warm comfort of the indoors. In Portland, Oregon, it gets everyone out on their bikes to race.
Continue reading...Thursday, January 22, 2009
The best things to do when the thermometer's in the single digits? Ski, snowboard, drink beer, and help an ancient tribe in Arizona rebuild its trails. Once again, we tell you where to do it all.
Continue reading...Friday, December 19, 2008
For winter comfort food, it’s tough to top this classic English dish. And with these tips from chef Jonathan McDonald, of Philadelphia’s Pub & Kitchen, it’s easier to make than you think.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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